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What do you get when you put a life-long Lutheran Pastor from Iowa and a Youth Director from Chicago in front of two microphones? The Twenty Minute Podcast (or 20MP)! It's 20 minutes of good discussion about relevant faith and culture topics. Join Pastor Rich Balvanz and DCE Tony Dixon as they navigate life's interesting topics and explore God's Word together. Tony and Rich both serve on staff at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Episodes
Jul 25, 2020
Jul 25, 2020
21 min
We’ve all faced choices that have a potentially dangerous outcome. This week, Tony shares details about his recent vacation to Yellowstone and Pastor Rich joins the conversation as they discuss how easy it is for us to foolishly put ourselves in harms way. At the end of their 20 minutes together, the message is clear: “Don’t pet the buffalo!”
Jul 18, 2020
Jul 18, 2020
23 min
As COVID case number appear to surge across the US, Pastor Rich and Tony discuss the measures that schools are taking to prepare for the return of students. They also wrestle with the question, "Wouldn't Jesus wear a mask?" but as the guys discuss, they realize that WWJD (what would Jesus do?) might not apply to a specific protective measure.
Jul 11, 2020
Jul 11, 2020
22 min
A typical Amazon delivery turned into a national news story when one family’s 13 year-old son put some special directions in the “additional delivery instructions” box. Pastor Rich and Tony discuss how well they follow the directions, even when they think no one is watching.
Jun 27, 2020
Jun 27, 2020
20 min
How much time does the average person spend fixing their imperfections so that they look or sound exactly how they want to? This week on the 20MP, you’ll hear what happens when a simple sound check turns into an real, unedited conversation about…real, unedited conversations. On average, about 2-4 hours of editing goes into each episode. This week’s took about 15 minutes.
Jun 20, 2020
Jun 20, 2020
22 min
As we approach Father's Day, news outlets are reporting that there seems to be a positive impact from fathers spending more time at home with their families. This causes Tony and Pastor Rich to reflect on experiences with their own fathers as well as being fathers.
Jun 13, 2020
Jun 13, 2020
25 min
During uncertain times in our world, new studies show that charitable giving is declining. What motivates people to give their hard-earned money or volunteer valuable time that seems to be in short supply? Join PASTOR Rich and Tony as they discuss charity and the important role that it plays in our lives. This episode is a little longer than 20 minutes, but it's worth it!
May 30, 2020
May 30, 2020
21 min
For most people, the end of High School closes one chapter of life as they excitedly prepare for the next! Today, Pastor Rich and Tony sit down with two grads who share about how the end of their senior year in high school was way different than what they ever expected. Join us for the next 20 minutes as we hear how these grads handled their world being turned upside down.
May 23, 2020
May 23, 2020
21 min
This week, Pastor Rich and Tony talk about driving fast and taking risks. But what happens when we don’t fully consider the impact that our risky behavior has on our own lives as well as those around us? Buckle up and turn off traction control as we speed off into another 20 minutes of discussing life, faith, and everything in between.
May 16, 2020
May 16, 2020
22 min
It's wedding season! During a time when people are encouraged to meet in smaller groups, brides and grooms are faced with some challenging decisions about their special day. But is it possible that a more simplistic approach to the wedding ceremony might be a blessing in disguise? Join Pastor Rich and Tony for the next 20 minutes as they discuss!
May 9, 2020
May 9, 2020
24 min
Sunday is Mother's Day; a time to celebrate the amazing mothers in our lives! Pastor Rich and Tony welcome a few guests to the show lineup today as King of Kings staff members Ann Mueller, Becky Garms, and Karla Doty join the guys to share their perspective about the blessings and challenges of motherhood.
